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Global Power 150 Women in Staffing

The Global Power 150 Women in Staffing honors a notable selection of female executives whose vision, achievements and leadership are elevating and transforming a global industry. 

2024 Global Power 150

Kara Hertzog

President | Innovative Employee Solutions

honoree profile

With Kara Hertzog at its helm, Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) has achieved significant growth in revenue, staff size and operational footprint in the last 18 months. The family-owned business, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, has earned impressive accolades under Hertzog’s strategic leadership, including the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies 2024 and Inc.’s 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America in 2022 and 2023. In addition to leading IES, Hertzog in early 2025 will join the Angels Foster Family Agency board, where she’ll support its work of finding healthy placements for foster children around San Diego County.